Cancer Musings (Oncology Appt-Cycle 5)

Well, nothing says Merry Christmas like an oncology appointment. The end of cycle 5 on drug X just happened to fall on today (Christmas Eve), and they were open, so we scheduled the appointment for today. It actually worked out well because both Greg and I had the day off of work. 

I'll be starting cycle 6 the day after Christmas. Lowering the dose last time around slowed down the side effects to my feet and allowed me to tolerate it for another round. The goal is to get me through 8 cycles of the drug, so we're getting closer to the finish line. Yay!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Cancer Musings (Oncology Appt-Cycle 4)

Today I spent time at my part-time job of attending medical appointments. I don't recommend it as a career  choice.  The money and hours are lousy. It takes more than it gives.

Today was a lab appointment, a 6-month surgical follow-up appointment (who knew?), and an oncology appointment. I was there for about 3 hours. 

I'm about to start cycle 5 of drug X, and the side effects for my feet are becoming a bit much. The oncologist decided to lower the dose. I was relieved. The hope is to get through 8 cycles of this drug (6 cycles at the least). If I had to continue on the current dose, I have doubts I would make it to 6 cycles. My feet are very red and becoming sore. We'll see how it goes on the lower dose. 

Greg wasn't able to attend this appointment, so I went solo. Every appointment, I have a little more hair to show off in the picture. Very exciting!